Plea Filed In Supreme Court For Issuance Of OBC Certificates To Children Of Single Mothers Without Certificate From Paternal Side; Notice Issued

The Supreme Court has issued a notice in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking an amendment in the guidelines for issuing OBC (Other Backward Class) certificates to children of single mothers. The petition claims that children of single mothers should also be considered eligible for OBC status under the current guidelines. The Court’s notice indicates that it is considering the issue and has called for responses from the concerned authorities. This case highlights the evolving legal discourse surrounding caste certificates and the need for reforms in such policies.